This has been on my mind for about a week now and so I finally decided to write it. It's currently 1:20am, but I wanted to finish writing before heading to bed. I apologize for any mistakes. When I was writing this, I imagined a 20ish year old Gail and 22ish year old Holly (their ages can be up to interpretation though). I've got a list of songs I want to write more Golly stuff to, so this might be the start of a small 'series' of song-inspire fics.
Song: Cop Car by Keith Urban
I own nothing but the idea.
We drove right past
That no trespassing sign
We sat on the tailgate
And watched the planes take off
It was Gail's idea to ignore the no trespassing sign so elegantly posted on the fence, which separated the never-ending field from the paved road. A slow summer breeze filled the warm night air, softly rustling neatly trimmed grass. Gail slowed the truck to a halt and turned to face her passenger with a smile.
"We should not be here, Gail." Holly's eyes were wide as she spoke, hoping to somehow convince the blonde to reconsider their little adventure.
"Oh, stop. It's fine, I do this all the time. Come on, it gets better!" Her smile grew as she opened her door and exited the truck. Holly followed, biting her bottom lip in the process.
Gail grabbed a couple blankets and pillows she stashed in the back seat and threw them in the bed of the vehicle. By the time Holly had joined her at the back of the truck, she had already created a cozy abode for the two of them. She hopped up and made herself comfortable.
Patting the spot beside her, she continued to beam at the other woman. "Come join me, Dr. Stewart."
Holly shook her head playfully and joined Gail. "I'm not a doctor yet. I only just finished my undergrad."
"Yeah, well soon you'll be one. No point in delaying the inevitable. Oh, look!" Gail pointed out into the field as a plane took off into the night sky. "This is one of my most favourite places to be. There's just something so calming about watching planes come and go. It's therapeutic."
The two lounged together, discussing anything that came to mind; school, politics, sports, everything. It was never awkward between them, and Gail constantly found herself revealing parts of her that she never could with anyone. That was what was so great about their friendship – they could tell each other things.
We thought we had all night
There was no need to rush
That's when those cops came pulling up
And I thought
Man ain't this some shhh
Your dad is gonna kill me
But if I survive tonight
I wouldn't change one thing
Baby, yeah, I know it sounds crazy
It was Holly who spotted the flashing blue and red lights coming up beside them. She sat up to better position herself, prepping her speech for the inevitable encounter with the police.
"Shit," was what escaped her mouth, "Your parents are going to kill me after tonight. And this wasn't even my idea!" Holly looked over at Gail, waiting for some kind of response. What she got, however, was a giggling blonde whose smile never faltered.
"You're funny, Hols."
The brunette's jaw dropped slightly at Gail's reply. "Seriously? Why are you not freaking out right now?"
But there was something about the way
The blue lights were shining,
Bringing out the freedom in your eyes.
I was too busy watching you going
Wild child to be worried about going to jail
"I told you, nerd, I do this all the time. It's fine!" The oncoming flashing lights reflected in her cerulean orbs, only increasing the carefree, fun nature that shone in her eyes. "My parents are cops, remember? My name alone is our ticket to freedom. Don't worry so much, you'll get wrinkles."
Gail lazily put her hands behind her head and continued to stare at her companion. Holly held her gaze for what seemed like forever. There was that smile again. It never seemed to fade. Damn, she could get lost in Gail Peck's smile. It was like nothing else mattered at that moment.
As the police car pulled up beside them, Gail shifted her focus to their new friend. She raised her head off her hands and sat up straight when she saw who was in the car.
"Oh shit."
Holly turned around to look at the police officer in the car, who clearly was familiar to Gail somehow. "What? What is it?"
Gail grabbed her friend's hand as she leapt off the bed of the truck, "Come on, time to run."
You were thinking that
Running for it
Would make a good story
I was thinking you were crazy as hell
"Why are we running? I thought you said it wasn't an issue!" Holly breathed out as they took off into the field, fingers still intertwined.
"Where's your sense of adventure, doctor?" She turned her head to face Holly, feeling the brunette slow down and letting go of her hand. "Running will make a good story." Gail started to run again, this time backwards so as to not lose focus from the brunette.
"You are insane, you know that right?" Holly shouted at the retreating blonde. She grinned once again, making Holly's heart flutter. That smile would be the end of her.
"Gail Peck, stop where you are." They heard the voice echo through the wind from the police car megaphone. The officer had followed them in his car, choosing the easiest way to chase them.
Gail stopped her backwards running and returned to where Holly was located, giving up on running away. The officer stepped out of his car and approached the older woman, sighing as he took out his handcuffs.
Man they weren't playin'
They sure threw those cuffs on quick
You tried to sweet talk 'em
They didn't fall for it, but I did
Holly didn't bother resisting arrest. There was no use. She was secretly freaking out on the inside, but refused to let it show. At least, she thought she hid it well.
"Officer, please let us explain. I'm sure we can come to an understanding." Pleading seemed like a good idea at the time.
"Stop talking. And don't move." The officer moved Holly slightly so she could lean against the hood of the car while he walked towards the oncoming Gail.
"Officer Shaw, so glad you could join us this evening. Sorry, if I knew you were coming I would have brought donuts." Gail's sultry walk mixed with her dry wit just added fuel to the ever-growing flame inside Holly. She couldn't help but smile slightly at the scene playing before her.
"Gail, we've been through this multiple times. You can't keep trespassing on these grounds. It's airport property and it isn't safe." Oliver took out another pair of handcuffs before second-guessing and putting them away. "Come on, darling, I'm going to have to bring you in this time."
He took hold of Gail's arm and brought her to the back of his squad. He opened the door and Gail willingly sat inside, giving him a smirk in the process. Oliver then went back to Holly and brought her around to the other side of the car, removing the handcuffs before placing her inside.
"You seem like a smart girl," he said, "I trust you not to do anything stupid." Oliver then looked across Holly to Gail, "That goes for you too, little Peck." He shut the door and took out his cell phone, which Holly assumed he was using to call Gail's parents.
You were on the left
I was on the right
I knew you didn't smoke
When you asked him for a light
And I laughed
He got mad and slammed the door
While Oliver was on the phone, Gail and Holly sat in the back of the squad, having nowhere else to go. Holly sighed and leaned back on the headrest. This was not good. She just graduated from university and now she was in the back of a cop car. This definitely was not how she saw tonight going. Breathing in and out, she looked over to Gail, who was staring out across her through the window.
"Hey Oliver?" The blonde shouted as she leaned over Holly's lap, hoping to get the officer's attention. It worked.
Oliver held the phone to his chest to cover the microphone and opened Holly's door slightly, skepticism showing on his face. "What is it, Gail?"
The corner of the blonde's lips tightened. There was that smirk again. "Do you have a light?"
Holly couldn't help but laugh at the question. She knew Gail didn't smoke, so the inquiry was obviously just to playfully bug him. Oliver shook his head and grunted before slamming the door and continued with his phone call.
Side by side
And locked in tight
There were taking their time
But we didn't mind
We talked and we laughed
We sat real close
By the time they let us go
I was already gone
"Officer Shaw sure is taking his time. He must be on the phone with my mom. Man, I'm going to get reamed out when I get home." Gail mused out loud, but she her voice didn't sound worried.
"Well, at least we got a good story out of this, right? I mean, isn't that all you ever wanted." Holly laughed again. It was then that she noticed Gail was sitting closer to her than before, no doubt from when she leaned over to talk to Oliver moments before.
Gail shrugged. "It wasn't how I saw the end of this night going, but I like to make the best of situations that life throws at me. Running seemed like a good idea at the time."
"I really hope they don't throw me in jail."
The younger woman squeezed Holly's hand gently and that famous smile tugged at her mouth again. "Don't worry, you're super hot. You'll get yourself a bitch in no time."
Holly looked down at their hands. Gail's touch lingered even after she pulled her hand away. "Nah, no one will ever compare to Gail Peck."
"Yeah, you're right. I am a pretty big bitch sometimes. But you can't help but love me. It's my curse."
Their conversation ended when Oliver got in the driver's seat and started the engine. The three sat in silence until Gail spoke up.
"So what did the life-giver say? She revoking my Peck status?"
Oliver kept quiet, driving through the field back to where Gail's truck resided. He put the car in park and stepped out. He approached the back door once again, opening it all the way this time. "Alright you two, I'm letting you go. Now, get out of my squad car. "
Holly didn't need to be told twice. She scooted out after Gail and thanked Oliver for letting them off with a warning. She sighed in relief, her squeaky clean record remained intact.
"I didn't call your mother, Gail."
The blonde looked at the older male perplexed. "You didn't?"
"No. I called Noelle. She agreed with me on giving you a warning one last time. Don't let either of us catch you here again, you here me?"
Gail nodded in understanding. "Thanks Oliver." She started off toward the truck cab before stopping and turned around, "I'll be sure not to get caught next time!"
"Gail…"
"You always were my favourite, Officer Shaw!" She shouted. Grabbing Holly's hand once again, she lead them away from the police car and headed towards the back of the truck.
"Don't get your friend into too much trouble, Peck." Oliver responded, turning to get into his car. "I hear she's going to be a doctor one day. Don't ruin that for her." He waved out the window and drove off, knowing the two females would depart the premise immediately.
Holly looked at the blonde for probably the hundredth time that night. "How does he know I'm going to be a doctor?" She asked with one eyebrow raised.
It was Gail who glanced down at their hands, fingers entwined once again. Without looking up, she said, "I talk about you sometimes. Noelle or Oliver must have heard through the grapevine."
Holly smiled down at the woman in front of her. "I had a really great time tonight. Thanks for bringing me here, Gail."
And you were so innocent
But you were stealing my heart
I fell in love in the back of a cop car
Blue eyes met brown in an infinite gaze. "You're the only friend I've ever brought here, you know that?"
Gail released their grasp and began packing up the blankets and pillows. Not bothering the fold them neatly, she crumbled them all together and rounded the vehicle to the driver's seat. Holly followed suit, opening the passenger door and taking a seat. Gail tossed the pile in the back and hopped in, putting the keys in the ignition.
"Am I really the only friend you've brought here?"
Her response was almost a whisper, "No one's been important enough to share this place with."
"Well we should come here more often then." Gail started the engine and turned back onto the paved road that lead them there. "Just, next time, let's not attract the cops." Holly added with a smile.
Gail laughed and allowed her pearl teeth to show through on her smile, and Holly turned to face the windshield. That damn smile got her again. This would be her new favourite place, too.
So, I'll probably update this fic with future song-inspired one-shots. If you have suggestions on songs, let me know! Thanks for reading :)